Woods 'upset' by Fanning diva reports

Woods directed the 14-year-old star in new film Winged Creatures and was recently reported to have called her a "disaster" onset over her diva-like behaviour.

But Woods is adamant that he never made the comments and has praised the teenager for her professionalism.

In a statement to Defamer.com, Woods writes, "I am very upset and disappointed on behalf of Dakota that such untruths have spun around the internet in regards to Dakota and Winged Creatures and that those opinions be attributed to me. They are not my opinions.

"Dakota Fanning is an incredible actor and a wonderful person. I am proud to be associated with Dakota's amazing performance."